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2021 Ford

Bronco 4WD

Man 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo

Ford Bronco: best and worst years
2021 Ford Bronco 4WD (photo 1 of 3)
PhotoAlexander-93CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 7-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
270
Power to weight
0.063 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.70
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
426 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
80 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
105 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,288 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
19
Owner complaints
211
Reported injuries
7

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE24%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
  • SUSPENSION9%
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION8%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 281 total.

Ford Bronco: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ24014opened Nov 15, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    Loss of Motive Power

  • PE24019opened Jul 29, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Low-pressure fuel pump failure

  • PE24002opened Jan 31, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    Loss of Motive Power

  • EA23002opened Sep 29, 2023ENGINE

    Loss of Motive Power

  • PE22007opened Jul 22, 2022ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to valve intake failure on Ford Bronco vehicles.

  • DP22001opened May 27, 2022ENGINE

    Loss of Motive Power

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.